The Huron Expositor, 1990-03-07, Page 9Girl Guides hear report of balloon find
One of 80 balloons released by members
of the Seaforth Girl Guides on February 18
has been recovered in the United States.
The Girl Guides received word this week
that one of their balloons, released in
celebration of the 80th anniversary of
guiding in Canada, was found by two
children while they were visiting their The balloon was numbered 51 of the 80.
grandfather on Monhegan Island, Maine, The Girl Guides are hoping that finders off
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the other balloons will reply.
Czechoslovakia featured at prayer service
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Brian, 8, of Glen Cove, 'Maine wrote that
they found the balloon on Febrpary 23 at
2:22 p.m. at Lobster Cove on the island.
They plan
would like to�hear for
back from tow 'N he Gi l
Guides.
Cromarty Correspondent
MRS. ROBERT LAING
346.2326
At the World Day of Prayer service in
Cromarty on Friday, March 2, there was
a very interesting display of articles made
in Czecchoaiev_atua-including crystal,stamps
and china:
Margaret Kemp of Hibbert United
Church, Staffa, and Ruth Laing of Cromar-
ty Presbyterian Church, presided for the
program which was planned by the women
of Czechoslovakia. Margaret explained the
display of articles and gave interesting
facts about Czechoslovakia.
Following the theme, A Better
Tomorrow -Justice for All, the various
prayers and scriptures were taken by An-
nie Norris, Margaret Christie, Ada Pethick
and Groan Christie, of Hibhert United and
Lillian Douglas, Alice Gardiner, Roberta
Templeman, Agnes Lamond and Doris
Miller from Cromarty.
Lawnbowling club
holds social event
The Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club held its
February social at the Orange Hall on
Tuesday, February 27. Hostess were Grace
Broadfoot, Olive Papple. Mary Connolly
and Edith Dunlop.
Seven tables of euchre were in play and
winners were as follows: Ladies high score
Minnie Walters; Ladies lone hands -
Dorothy Townsend; Ladies Consolation -
Mary Riley; Men's high score - Pete Con-
nolly; Men's lone hands - Thelma Pryce
(played as a man); and Men's Consolation
- Stanley Hillen.
There were no tables of bridge playing
this evening.
The next social will be March 27 at 8
p.m. at the Orange Hall. Members are
sorry to report. Agnes Eyre and Jack
Sinclair have both been in hospital this
past week.
Anne Marie Allen, Staffa, was the
speaker, and spoke on the keeping of pro-
mises and vows. The dramatization of
Petitions was given by Mary F. Dow,
Margaret Daynard, Peggy Kerslake, Bet-
ty Lou Norris, Hazel Harburn, and Mary
Elliott.
The offering was, received. by Pearl
James, and Hazel Harburn, and Betty Lou
Norris was pianist for the service.
Following the last hymn, the social com-
mittee of the Marian Ritchie Women's Mis-
sionary Society served tea and cookies.
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BIRTHS
The Clinton Legion boated the Zone Public Speaking Competitions on 'March 3. The
winners in the Junior competition for Grades 4, 5 and 6 were (front, left): first, Sarah
Lamble, Grade 6, Seaforth Public School; second, Shannon Scott, Grade 4, Hullett
pentral School; third, Carly Price, Grade 6, Huron Centennial School. In the back
are the legion representatives, (left) John MacDonald, Zone C-1 Chairman, Bud
Walker, Zone C-1, Assistant Youth Education Chairman, and Eric Switzer, Clinton
Legion President. (David Emslie photo)
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of their new baby brother, Joel Donald,
who entered the world on Thursday,
February 22, 1990 at 1:13 p.m. at the
Seaforth Community Hospital. He tipped
the scales at 8 lbs., 11 ozs. Proud parents
are Don and Pat. Spoiling privileges go to
grandparents Harold and Dorothy Park of
RR 1 Hensall and Percy and Mavis Dalton
of Seaforth, and great grandmother Janet
Dalton of Seaforth.
BROADFOOT - Ron and Ivy are happy to
announce that Caitlin has a new sister.
Kimberly Mm was born on February 28,
1990 at the Clinton Public Hospital and
weighed 8 lbs., 4ozs. Proud grandparents
are Herb and Hazel Harrison of Seaforth
and Stewart and Olive Broadfoot of
Brucefield.
RYAN - Tom and Catherine welcome with
love the birth of their son, Brendan James,
born on February 26, 1990 at St. Joseph's
Hospital in London, and weighing 8 lbs. A
little brother for Shawn and Kevin. Proud
andparents are Frank and Doris Ryan of
Seaforth and John and Elisabeth Spruyt of
Mt. Brydges. Great grandmother is Mrs.
Cornelius Timmermans of Lambeth.
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The second meeting of the Seaforth
Animal Friends was held on February 23
at the home of Gerda Vanden Hoven.
Karen Vansteelandt opened the meeting
with the 4-H ,pledge•
T11# minutes of "meeting one were read
by secretary Jennifer De Jong. Eleven
members answered the roll call by giving
their pet's name. Ideas for a club name
were discussed and members decided on
the name Precious Pets. Everyone is ask-
ed to design a cover for the next meeting.
The topic for this meeting was "Supper's
Ready." Then they talked about different
kinds of pet foods and examined samples
and analysis for protein, fat and fibre in
five different dog and cat foods.
Members also learned how to handle
small pets. After completing the record
book questions they played a review bingo
game. Everyone received a pamphlets
about different pet foods and a sample of
dog or cat food to take home.
4-H dub members
test table manners
The McKillop #1 "Your Best Foot For-
ward" 4-H club held its second meeting at
the home of Barb Forrest on February 21.
The meeting was opened with the 4-H
pledge, and a discussion took place on dif-
ferent ways of writing invitations and reply
notes.
Members then got into groups of three
and learned how to introduce people to
others. Then they discussed their party. It
was agreed that the theme should be April
Fools, since the party will be held in April.
The third meeting was held on February
28 at the Stewart residence. Following the
usual opening Jonathan Wheatley, one of
the youth leaders, gave a presentation on
the right table setting. His presentation
was followed by Joan Stewart cooking a
meal. 4-H members enjoyed salad, rolls,
spaghetti, chicken and a banana. They had
to eat the meal using their best manners.
After the meal Mary Lou Stewart,
another youth leader, asked members
questions on etiquette.
The next meeting will be held tonight,
March 7.
History book
commissioned by
parent newspaper
A comprehensive history of St.
Catharines and district, from first settle-
ment to the present day, has been commis-
sioned by The St. Catharines Standard,
parent company of Signal Star Publishing
and The Huron Expositor.
Publisher Henry Burgoyne made the an-
nouncement Friday at a brief ceremony at
Brock University during which he
presented a cheque to president Terry
White for initial funding of the project.
He said the book is part of an extensive
program planned to mark the newspaper's
100th anniversary in 1991. He described it
as a major work "to honor those who
founded our community as well as those
who have followed to carry forward and
enhance the good beginning".
The history will likely run 400 pages or
more, be profusely illuatrated, with an ex-
tensive index and bibliography. It will be
published by Stonehouse Publications of St.
Catharines, and be ready in the fall of
1991.
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The Legion Zone Public Speaking Contest was held at Clinton Legion Branch 140
on March 3. Winning in the Intermediate division for Grades 7 and 8 were (front,
left):. first, Dan Purdon, Grade 8, Huron Centennial School; second, Jodee Medd,
Grade 7, Blyth Public School; third, Janice Nicholson, Grade 8, Turnberry Central.
In the back row, from the left, are the legion's Zone C-1 Commander, John Mac-
Donald; Bud Walker, Zone C-1 Assistant Youth Education Chairman, and Eric
Switzer, Clinton Legion President. (David Emslie photo)
Monica Van Reenen of Seaforth has been
accepted for enrollment at Dordt College in
Sioux Center, Iowa. A senior at London
District Secondary School, Monica is the
daughter of William and lois ,1{an Bement.
iDordt College, ,IR °iS,ioux Center) manilas
approximately Y,Ito studeits`in iniore than
40 academic programs.
WE' INGS
Seaforth entry
The Zone Public Speaking Contest was
held at the Clinton Legion this past
weekend, and a Seaforth entry came away
the first place winner. Sarah Lamble will
now go to -Hanover to siea*�qq in the District, ,.1.
Contest' ons March 25. Credit should also go-
to Seaforth's other entry, Jennifer Seiler,
and to all those who competed.
Seaforth's entry in the District Cribbage
tournament held last Saturday in the St.
Mary's Legion was playing their best and
came away a winner as well. The team of
Al Nicholson, Jack Eisler, Bill Wilbee and
Don Eaton finished first and will go to the
Provincial Finals later in the spring. They
will be held at a place called McTier near
Parry Sound.
In the Seaforth Branch this week there
is an executive meeting on Thursday
beginning at 8 p.m,
On Saturday a potluck supper, with
euchre afterwards, will be held at 6:30
p.m.
And next Friday, March 16, the enter-
tainment committee is holding a pub night
with games and lots of entertainment.
The Spring Zone Convention is schedul-
ed for Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. in
Wingham. Anyone wishing a ride please
contact President Mel Melanson.
At the going down of the sun and in the '
morning we will remember them.
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Rick Mcinroy of Marmora and Margaret
Shortreed of RR 1 Walton did get married.
The ceremony took place in Melville
Presbyterian Church in Brussels on Satur-
day, December 30, 1989, with the Reverend
Carolyn McAvoy officiating. The bride was
given away by her father, Wilfred Shor-
treed, and wore a floor -length, white satin
gown she had designed herself. It had a
lace bodice and leg of mutton sleeves. Her
headpiece was a matching Juliet cap with
detachable fingertip veil. Seed pearls ac-
cented the gown and headpiece. She also
wore pearl and diamond earrings and
necklace, a gift from the groom.
Lin Steffler of Seaforth was Matron of
Honor. She wore a red satin dress with a
matching Juliet cap. Seed pearls also ac-
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Best man was Rick Deering of Madoe
and guests were ushered by Eldon Danford
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Shortreed of RR 1 Walton, brother of the
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During the ceremony the bride sang two
solos, "To Me" and "Wedding Prayer".
The Melville Presbyterian Church Choir
led in the singing of the hymns, Joanne
King of Brussels was the organist.
A family dinner was held immediately
following the ceremony in the church base-
ment where the guests were greeted by the
bride's father, the bride's aunt, Miss Mary
MacDonald of Toronto, and the groom's
parents, G.W. (Pete) and Reta Mclnroy of
Marmora. The wedding reception took
place in the Brussels, Morris and Grey
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